Mind matters: Free programme helps children with dyslexia

Learning difficulties are not disabilities but expressions of neuro-diversity, says education expert 

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FOR most of us, homeschooling our children during lockdown was stressful. Now – with schools returning and children adapting to Covid-era circumstances – they’ll likely feel further upheaval.

And yet, stress impacts negatively on memory and learning in general, says learning coach Sara Haboubi. An expert in learning diversity, she’s particularly concerned that stress makes dyslexia symptoms more acute.